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Chaise Longue

Designer Hans J. Wegner Danish
ca. 1950
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Chaise Longue
  • Designer: Hans J. Wegner (Danish, Tønder 1914–2007 Copenhagen)
  • Manufacturer: Johannes Hansen Snedkermester Møbler og Inventar
  • Date: ca. 1950
  • Medium: Oak, caning, metal
  • Dimensions: 38 1/4 in. × 28 1/2 in. × 58 in. (97.2 × 72.4 × 147.3 cm)
  • Classification: Furniture
  • Credit Line: Gift of Ronay Menschel, 2001
  • Object Number: 2001.544.1
  • Curatorial Department: Modern and Contemporary Art
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